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NFL · Week 11 · November 16, 2008 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 2008 Week 11 Recap

Packers defeat Bears 37–3 in Week 11

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 3–37 Week 11 finish.

Chicago Bears 3 5–5
Final 3–37
Green Bay Packers 37 5–5 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
3–37
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–17 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 16, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • G.Olsen 4 REC · 45 YDS +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Davis
    Ryan Davis 1 REC · 36 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Forte 6 REC · 40 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 23/31 · 227 YDS · 2 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 5 REC · 64 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Richie Grant
    Richie Grant 26 CAR · 145 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 37–3 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 3–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(7:43) 18-K.Orton FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 40, touched at GB 43, RECOVERED by GB-57-J.Hunte…
Game date
2008-11-16

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 37–3 on 2008-11-16. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +10.65 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears030003
Green Bay Packers710713037

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:30TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 3
    Score
    0-6

    (2:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:28XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 12:16FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    3-7

    (12:16) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:15TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 4
    Score
    3-13

    (1:15) 25-R.Grant right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:11XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    3-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:20FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    3-17

    (:20) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 3:06TD
    DLD. Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 5
    Score
    3-23

    (3:06) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 3:01XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    3-24

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 9:54FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 16
    Score
    3-27

    (9:54) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:43TD
    Jarquez Hunter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 36
    Score
    3-33

    (7:43) 18-K.Orton FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 40, touched at GB 43, RECOVERED by GB-57-J.Hunter at GB 46. 57-J.Hunter for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:31XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    3-34

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:00FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 27
    Score
    3-37

    (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Offside, declined.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.65 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Olsen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
  3. 3Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  4. 4Richie GrantRichie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.38 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  6. 6Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan DavisRyan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
  8. 8Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+10.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.08 EPA): (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings to GB 46 for 29 yards (44-K.Payne).

Biggest single play (-7.59 EPA): K. Orton — (7:43) 18-K.Orton FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 40, touched at GB 43, RECOVERED by GB-57-J.Hunter at GB 46. 57-J.Hunter for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +17.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.65 total EPA
  • K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.211+0.222
Offensive success rate40.5%55.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.222+0.343
Rush EPA/play-0.534+0.181
Defensive EPA/play-0.222+0.211
Defensive success rate44.7%59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.22 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -15.58 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +18.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:30)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q2 1:15)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:06)
  • Jarquez HunterGreen Bay Packers — Jarquez Hunter (Q4 7:43)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 12:16)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:20)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 9:54)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 2:28) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 25-R.Grant right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q3 3:06) — (3:06) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 3:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 36 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 18-K.Orton FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 40, touched at GB 43, RECOVERED by GB-57-J.Hunter at GB 46. 57-J.Hunter for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:31) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CHI 27 (Q4 2:00).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) PENALTY on GB-72-J.Spitz, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CHI 38 - No Play. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -0.78]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 22-M.Forte pushed ob at GB 14 for 25 yards (36-N.Collins). Green Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 18 [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.39]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) 25-R.Grant left guard to CHI 45 for 35 yards (33-C.Tillman). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.24]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 82-G.Olsen pushed ob at CHI 31 for 18 yards (54-B.Chillar). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.35]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to CHI 41 for 18 yards (54-B.Urlacher, 38-D.Manning). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +1.79]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 18-K.Orton FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 40, touched at GB 43, RECOVERED by GB-57-J.Hunter at GB 46. 57-J.Hunter for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -7.59]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) 25-R.Grant left guard to CHI 45 for 35 yards (33-C.Tillman). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.24]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings to GB 46 for 29 yards (44-K.Payne). [WPA +2.4% · EPA +3.08]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass short left to 82-G.Olsen to CHI 22 for 10 yards (31-A.Harris). Penalty on CHI-38-D.Manning, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. PENALTY on GB-31-A.Harris, Face Mask (15 Ya [WPA +4.6% · EPA +2.62]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:30 · CHI 3 · Score 0-6
    (2:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:28 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 12:16 · GB 17 · Score 3-7
    (12:16) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · CHI 4 · Score 3-13
    (1:15) 25-R.Grant right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:11 · CHI 2 · Score 3-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · CHI 35 · Score 3-17
    (:20) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:06 · CHI 5 · Score 3-23
    (3:06) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 3:01 · CHI 2 · Score 3-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 9:54 · CHI 16 · Score 3-27
    (9:54) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · GB 36 · Score 3-33
    (7:43) 18-K.Orton FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 40, touched at GB 43, RECOVERED by GB-57-J.Hunter at GB 46. 57-J.Hunter for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:31 · CHI 2 · Score 3-34
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CHI 27 · Score 3-37
    (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Offside, declined.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • K. Orton (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers on 2008-11-16?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 37-3 in Week 11, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Final: Chicago Bears 3, Green Bay Packers 37.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q2 1:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Hunter (Q4 7:43) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 12:16, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 9:54, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 74.2% completion, +17.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.65 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 41.9% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.06 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings to GB 46 for 29 yards (44-K.Payne)..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W